Secrets Of The Neglected Wife: When Her True Colors Shine

Chapter 270: Let go… let go… Hoyts voice cracked.

Despite being the illegitimate son, he had lived a life untouched by hardship.

His mother, Nova, though controlling, had never disciplined him beyond a slap.

He had never tasted real painuntil now.

Hoyt lashed out, his bravado crumbling.

If you dont let go, youll regret it! His threat fell from his lips like a brittle shield, hoping to stave off the torment.

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Kellan casually reached for the baseball bat.

Oh, really? Kellan smirked, his tone as cool as winters edge.

You must understand the cost of trespassing better than I do.

Even if I put you six feet under, it wouldnt raise many eyebrows.

He pressed the bat against Hoyts forehead with deliberate slowness, like a predator savoring the moment before the kill.

Shall we see who blinks first? Hoyts chest tightened with fear, breath escaping him in shallow, uneven gasps.

His body trembled violently.

I… I didnt mean it, he stammered, barely holding onto his composure.

Kellans reputation preceded hima man as wild as a storm at sea.

You could never predict when he would capsize your world.

And Hoyt, already drowning in fear, knew this was no idle threat.

Desperate, Hoyt turned his eyes toward his mother.

voice cracked like a childs cry

face hardened at the sight of her

wouldnt cross the line, not in front of an

show of dominance, not

counted on Kellan not only being on his feet but moving with the

had been hiding his strength all

Nova began, her voice a calculated mix of regret and

youve harbored

place,

a single mother with no one to

against the wall, feigning

in her eyes, casting her in a light of sorrow

is

thicker than

anger, it should

playing the part of the wronged

though one more word from Kellan would have

Kellans gaze never wavered.

think I dont dare? Nova dared not

Kellan was being

could change

will it take for you to let Hoyt go? she

depends on what the one involved wants, Kellan said, glancing

were as dark and unreadable as the depths of

Kellan said, pressing the bat harder against Hoyts forehead, leaving an angry red

was Allison

malice radiated from him

moment, Kellan looked

other

with a soft, almost disarming smile, she seemed as harmless as a

type, she said, her tone

probably just